Reykjanes Lava Circle: Private Adventure to New Lava & Grindavík

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour is unique because it offers a rare opportunity to cross the continental divide between the North-American and Eurasian tectonic plates. Visitors can witness the geological phenomenon and natural beauty of boiling mud pools at Gunnuhver and experience the power of the ocean while hiking along magnificent cliffs. The tour also includes a visit to the town of Grindavík for some local cuisine, followed by a drive along the scenic south coast of Iceland. The geothermal area of Seltún or Krýsuvík offers a unique and scenic experience, and the tour ends with a drive past the beautiful lake Kleifarvatn. The combination of geological wonders, natural beauty, and local culture makes this tour a favourite among guides and travellers alike.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we pick up you up in your lobby.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bridge Between Continents

    Bridge between Europe and North America on Reykjanes Peninsula.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Stampar (Pass by)

    Two volcanic fissures lie from the sea onto land on the western side of Reykjanes and form a series of craters. These crater series have been named Stampar.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Valahnúkur

    Valahnúkur is composed of tuff layers, pillow lava and breccia. The mountain was formed in a single eruption and shows evidence of the different phases of the eruption. The tuff forms in explosive eruption, while the pillow lava forms when the lava erupts under water.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Gunnuhver Hot Springs

    The mud pools take form where steam from boiling geothermal reservoir water emanates and condenses and mixes with surface water. Accompanying gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide make the water acid. This causes alteration of the fresh lava rock to clay.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Brimketill

    Brimketill is a small, naturally carved pool, by marine erosion, at the lava shore edge west of the town of Grindavík.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Blue Lagoon

    Here we stop for photos

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Café Bryggjan

    We will take our lunch here

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Krysuvik

    Here you get chance to veiw and take pictures of the amazing Krýsvík Hot spring.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Kleifarvatn Lake

    Picture stop of the magnificant lake Kleifarvatn.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Duration is travel time included
Supplied by Reykjanes Tours Iceland

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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